Don't forget to click on the "Film Kits" link to order FREE resources for the classroom about various Civil Rights topics!
Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Friend Martin - DVD/VHS - A Must See!! (Ed Asner Narrates with many other top Hollywood Actors & Actresses)
Martin's Big Words, by Doreen Rappaport
This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever.
In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal Marshall's, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event in history.
Juliette Hampton Morgan - Becoming an Ally: Juliette Hampton Morgan used her voice to challenge racism is society and among her white peers. As a white woman, she was an ally to black people; she supported and stood up for the rights and dignity of other
Lucy Laney - The importance of Black Women Educators
Examining Prejudice: The Two Towns of Jasper - The Story of a Hate Crime in Jasper, Texas (2003): A great lesson to compare events of the Civil Rights Movement with today's society - thus asking, "How Far Have We Really Come?"
Children's Picture Books About the Civil Rights Movement When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of a Century, By Pam Munoz Ryan Marian Anderson is best known for her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America. While this momentous event showcased the uniqueness of her voice, the strength of her character, & the struggles of the times in which she lived, it is only part of her story. Like the operatic arias Marian would come to sing, Ryan's text is as moving as a libretto, & Selznick's pictures as exquisitely detailed & elaborately designed as a stage set. What emerges most profoundly from their shared vision is a role model of courage. Grandaddy's Gift, by Margaree King Mitchell
When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an Afro-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school.
Uncle Jed's Barbershop, by Margaree King Mitchell
Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed was the only black barber in the county. He had a kind heart and a warm smile. And he had a dream. Living in the segregated South of the 1920's, where most people were sharecroppers. Uncle Jed had to travel all over the county to cut his customers' hair. He lived for the day when he could open his very own barbershop. But it was a long time, and many setbacks, from five-year-old Sarah Jean's emergency operation to the bank failures of the Great Depression, before the joyful day when Uncle Jed opened his shiny new shop -- and twirled a now grown-up Sarah Jean around in the barber chair.
The Other Side, by Jacqueline Woodson
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
created by Lori W. Swanbon
A Time for Justice - America's Civil Rights Movement - The film captures the spirit of the civil rights movement through historical footage and the voices of those who participated in the struggle.
Don't forget to click on the "Film Kits" link to order FREE resources for the classroom about various Civil Rights topics!
Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Friend Martin - DVD/VHS - A Must See!! (Ed Asner Narrates with many other top Hollywood Actors & Actresses)
This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world’s most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin’s Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America—and the world—forever.
John Lewis - A Commitment to Non-Violence -Lesson Plans & An Excerpt from "Walking with the Wind" - Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks - Birmingham Bus Boycott Lesson Plans from "Teaching Tolerance"
Rosa Parks Video Clip - You Tube Great Film Clip (Please note: Full DVD's are sent to teachers through the Teaching Tolerance Website - These are free)
The Children's March
Children's March Resources - Lesson Plans for Teaching the Children's March - Civil Rights Unit "Teaching Tolerance"
Children's March - Club TNT t - Non Fictional Text
Children's March - Vimeo Video- Short Video Clip of Adults talking about their part in the movement as children
(Please note: Full DVD's are sent to teachers for free through the Teaching Tolerance Website)
Children's March - 60 Minutes - Interviews with Major influences of the movement
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
The Birmingham Church Bombing - PBS Non fiction News article
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing - History Channel Video News Clip of 16th St. Baptist Church - Death of 4 girls as a result of Children's March
Ending Segregation - Integrating Schools in the South
Brown vs. Board of Education - Landmark Case Changes America - National Park Association
Little Rock Nine - Oprah Interview
Little Rock Nine - Life Magazine - Non- Fictional Text
The Ernest Greene Story -- Movie on VHS & DVD - Starring Morris Chestnut ( One of the Little Rock Nine)
The Story of Ruby Bridges - DVD - Disney
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In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal Marshall's, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event in history.
John F Kennedy - Civil Rights Address - Part 1 Great piece for analyzing message
Juliette Hampton Morgan - Becoming an Ally: Juliette Hampton Morgan used her voice to challenge racism is society and among her white peers. As a white woman, she was an ally to black people; she supported and stood up for the rights and dignity of other
Lucy Laney - The importance of Black Women Educators
Examining Prejudice: The Two Towns of Jasper - The Story of a Hate Crime in Jasper, Texas (2003): A great lesson to compare events of the Civil Rights Movement with today's society - thus asking, "How Far Have We Really Come?"
Children's Picture Books About the Civil Rights Movement
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of a Century, By Pam Munoz Ryan
Marian Anderson is best known for her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, which drew an integrated crowd of 75,000 people in pre-Civil Rights America. While this momentous event showcased the uniqueness of her voice, the strength of her character, & the struggles of the times in which she lived, it is only part of her story. Like the operatic arias Marian would come to sing, Ryan's text is as moving as a libretto, & Selznick's pictures as exquisitely detailed & elaborately designed as a stage set. What emerges most profoundly from their shared vision is a role model of courage.
When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an Afro-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school.
Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed was the only black barber in the county. He had a kind heart and a warm smile. And he had a dream. Living in the segregated South of the 1920's, where most people were sharecroppers. Uncle Jed had to travel all over the county to cut his customers' hair. He lived for the day when he could open his very own barbershop. But it was a long time, and many setbacks, from five-year-old Sarah Jean's emergency operation to the bank failures of the Great Depression, before the joyful day when Uncle Jed opened his shiny new shop -- and twirled a now grown-up Sarah Jean around in the barber chair.
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.